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“America is a divided country; we have always been a divided country, but even more divided now, thanks to Trump and a lot of other things, as well.”

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Michael Kazin
Michael Kazin

Michael Kazin is an American historian and writer renowned for his in-depth research into the political and social history of the United States in the 20th century. His works cover political changes from the Progressive Era to the modern era, as well as the history of the American working class and left-wing movements. more

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